Jen Cummins, a Social Democrat TD for Dublin South-Central, spearheaded a public meeting to address community outrage over the new BusConnects routes. Sabrina Mendez, a local resident and regular bus user, shares alarming accounts of travel disruptions since the route changes. They discuss the longer, complex commutes, missed appointments, and accessibility issues, especially for parents and students. With the community feeling disconnected, Jen warns of a potential rise in car use as frustrations grow.